80th Annual Watermelon Festival
2025-08-14 00:00 - 2025-08-16 00:00 (America/Chicago) | Watermelon Festival, 710 Main St., Montrose, IA, United States
The 80th Annual Watermelon Festival in Montrose, Iowa is August 14, 15 & 16, 2025. Carnival, games, parade, music, vendors, food & more! Visit their Facebook page for more information.

Keokuk Farmers Market
2025-08-16 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-23 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-30 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-06 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-13 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-20 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-27 08:00 - 11:00 | River City Mall, 300 Main Street, Keokuk, IA, 52632, United States
Keokuk Farmer’s Market has everything! It features local produce, baked goods, jewelry, art, photography, knitted accessories – AND it helps the community!

KSC Open Show
2025-08-16 13:00 | Keokuk Saddle Club, 3574 Hwy 218, Keokuk, IA, 52632, United States
Open to the public. Food & drinks available. Come and watch these competitors have fun and show off their horsemanship!

Drive for 5 Finale & Vintage at Lee County Speedway
2025-08-16 16:30 | Lee County Speedway, 1100 N. Main St., Donnellson, IA, 52625, United States
Drive for 5 Finale & Vintage. Gates open at 4:30pm, hot laps at 6:00pm with racing to follow. Go to Lee County Speedway’s Website for more information.

Out of the Ashes Band Concert
2025-08-16 19:00 | Rand Park Outdoor Pavilion, 17th Street and Park Lane Entrance, Keokuk, IA, 52632, United States
Be prepared to enjoy these entertaining outdoor concerts at the Rand Park Pavillion! Bring lawn chairs & blankets and dress appropriately for the weather. There is no admission cost. But the Rand Park Pavilion Committee relies on your donations to bring these concerts for your enjoyment. Food trucks will provide food & drinks. An exciting summer tradition in Keokuk, iowa!

KSC & Wrights Sortin' Donkeys
2025-08-17 11:00 | Keokuk Saddle Club, 3574 Hwy 218, Keokuk, IA, 52632, United States
Just as it says – sortin’ donkeys! Team competitions. Open to the public. Food & drinks available. Come and watch these competitors have fun and show off their horsemanship!

Rockin' on the River: Rock, Blues & Roots Fest
2025-08-23 16:00 - 23:00 | Rand Park Outdoor Pavilion, 17th Street and Park Lane Entrance, Keokuk, IA, 52632, United States
Be prepared to enjoy these entertaining outdoor concerts at the Rand Park Pavillion! Bring lawn chairs & blankets and dress appropriately for the weather. Sponsored by the Rockin’ on the River Committee

Night of Mayhem at Lee County Speedway
2025-08-23 16:30 | Lee County Speedway, 1100 N. Main St., Donnellson, IA, 52625, United States
Night of Mayhem. Gates open at 4:30pm, hot laps at 6:00pm with racing to follow. Go to Lee County Speedway’s Website for more information.

Ice Cream Social at Melrose Methodist Church
2025-08-24 17:00 - 19:00 | 3422 Argyle Rd., Argyle, IA 52619, 3422 Argyle Road, Argyle, IA, 52619, United States
Mark your calendars for August 24, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Melrose Global Methodist Church. (3422 Argyle Road, Argyle, Iowa 52619 – rural Keokuk, Iowa). 18 flavors of home-made ice cream, a huge assortment of pies and cakes along with maid-rite sandwiches, chips, tea & lemonade! All for a freewill donation! Come to this long-standing event to eat some wonderful food and gather with friends, family & neighbors.

Keokuk Labor Day Parade
2025-09-01 11:00 - 13:00
“There’s No Place Like Home”, is the 2025 Keokuk Labor Day Parade’s theme. Parade starts at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 1, 2025. If you’d like to be in the parade, call (319) 795-0408 or (319) 838-2901. Parade starts along 22nd Street / Main Street and continues to about 4th Street / Main Street.

$5K POWRI 410 Sprints and Vintage at Lee County Speedway
2025-09-12 16:30 | Lee County Speedway, 1100 N. Main St., Donnellson, IA, 52625, United States
$5K POWRI 410 Sprints and Vintage. Gates open at 4:30pm, hot laps at 6:00pm with racing to follow. Go to Lee County Speedway’s Website for more information.

Kilbourne Bandfest
2025-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Kilbourne Park, 1922 Timea St., Keokuk, IA, 52632, United States
A night live local music by Big Guitars & G Strings, Nalani Proctor, 90 Proof Stu, and Lily Noel & Friends! Food trucks. Free admission. Sponsored by the Keokuk Cultural & Entertainment District.

Rusted Relic Run Car Show at Lee County Speedway
2025-09-19 00:00 - 2025-09-21 23:30 | Lee County Speedway, 1100 N. Main St., Donnellson, IA, 52625, United States
Rusted Relic Run Car Show at Lee County Speedway. Go to Lee County Speedway’s Website for more information.

Keo-Con
2025-09-19 17:00 - 20:00 | First Christian Church, 3476 Main St., Keokuk, IA, 52632, United States
A historical convention and symposium hosted by the Keokuk History Center.

Church in the Park
2025-09-21 10:00 | Rand Park Outdoor Pavilion, 17th Street and Park Lane Entrance, Keokuk, IA, 52632, United States
Church in the Park sponsored by Crossview Church. September 21,2025 at 10:00 a.m. Come join in fellowship in this outdoor church service. All are invited.

Bullis-Rutter Band Concert
2025-09-21 17:00 | Rand Park Outdoor Pavilion, 17th Street and Park Lane Entrance, Keokuk, IA, 52632, United States

Big Dam Street Fair
2025-09-25 17:00 - 2025-09-27 22:00 | Victory Park, 9 S. Water St., Keokuk, IA, 52632, United States
Thursday, Open 5pm to 10pm | Friday, Open 6pm to 10pm | Saturday, Open 1pm to 10pm.

Geode Family Fest
2025-09-26 06:30 - 2025-09-28 14:00 | First Christian Church, 3476 Main St., Keokuk, IA, 52632, United States
For more information, go to: Geode Family Fest | Keokuk Area Convention & Tourism Bureau Official Website

$5K POWRI 410 Sprints at Lee County Speedway
2025-10-03 16:30 | Lee County Speedway, 1100 N. Main St., Donnellson, IA, 52625, United States
$5K POWRI 410 Sprints. Gates open at 4:30pm, hot laps at 6:00pm with racing to follow. Go to Lee County Speedway’s Website for more information.

$10K POWRI 410 Sprints at Lee County Speedway
2025-10-04 16:30 | Lee County Speedway, 1100 N. Main St., Donnellson, IA, 52625, United States

Harvest Hustle at Lee County Speedway
2025-10-10 00:00 - 2025-10-11 11:30 | Lee County Speedway, 1100 N. Main St., Donnellson, IA, 52625, United States
Harvest Hustle at Lee County Speedway. Visit their website for more information.

The Suits Concert
2025-10-19 16:00 | The Grand Theatre, 26 N. 6th St., Keokuk, IA, 52632, United States
The Keokuk Concert Association is hosting The Suits Concert to be held October 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at The Grand Theater, 26 N. 6th St., Keokuk, Iowa. Tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the concert. Pre-concert tickets can be bought at the Keokuk Tourism Bureau’s office, (428 Main St., Keokuk) during office hours or by calling (319) 795-9114. $25 ticket price for adults. Free for Concert Association season ticket holders and/or students. College students will need to present college ID.

Shiverfest - All Classes and Vintage at Lee County Speedway
2025-10-25 16:30 | Lee County Speedway, 1100 N. Main St., Donnellson, IA, 52625, United States
Shiverfest – All classes and Vintage at Lee County Speedway. Visit their website for more information.

Puttin' on the Glitz Christmas Shopping Event
2025-12-05 16:00 - 21:00
Experience the warmth and wonder of the season at Main Street Keokuk’s 35th annual Puttin’ on the Glitz: Candlelight and Carolers on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 4:00–9:00 p.m. Step into a classic holiday scene as downtown comes alive with twinkling lights, festive music, and the sounds of carolers echoing through the streets. Enjoy an evening of shopping, dining, and merriment as you kick off your holiday season in the heart of downtown Keokuk!
